APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink 2 way splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-18-4:Basic - In waitstaff area forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Person in charge inverted . **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in bar area mold like substance in soda gun holder. Person in charge cleaned holder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over sauces and tortilla shells. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink 4 way splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hod filters soiled with grease. Observed in back kitchen area stained cutting board. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over sweet chili sauce. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler in back kitchen area,blade tenderized beef steak over slab bacon. Person in charge removed beef steak. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).